— Art enthusiasts had plenty to do this past weekend around Kandiyohi County as the annual Studio Hop featured 20 artists showcasing their creative works in various media.
The Willmar Area Arts Council event spanned multiple communities in the area, as artists occupied spaces in Willmar, Svea, Spicer, Atwater and New London.
Some artists opened up their homes, where their studios reside, while others filled locations including the Barn Theatre in Willmar and Little Theatre Auditorium in New London.
Pat Buboltz, of Atwater, pulls a string of beads covered in paint across a canvas while making her own artwork at the studio of Mark Haen next to Diamond Lake during Studio Hop on Friday, June 14, 2024.
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Artist Don Houseman, left, talks to Steve Molenaar of Willmar about his book, “How Harvey and His Friends Saved the Barn,” during Studio Hop on Friday, June 14, 2024.
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Artwork by Deb Connolly hangs over a doorway at The Crane in New London during Studio Hop on Friday, June 14, 2024.
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Pat Buboltz, of Atwater, tries her luck at painting as artist Mark Haen gives advice during Studio Hop on Friday, June 14, 2024.
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Art from Laura Migliorino hangs at the Little Theatre Auditorium in New London during Studio Hop on Friday, June 14, 2024.
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Artist Fernando Alvarado, right, shows Lory Bendickson, center, and Gary Bendickson artwork containing glass during Studio Hop on Friday, June 14, 2024. Lory had given Alvarado the glass, which she collected on the beaches of Cambria, California, when she resided there earlier in her life.
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People tour the studio displays of Don Houseman, left, and John White during Studio Hop on Friday, June 14, 2024.
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Art made by Fernando Alvarado shines in the afternoon sun during Studio Hop on Friday, June 14, 2024.
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Artist Laura Migliorino talks about her artwork at the Little Theatre Auditorium during Studio Hop on Friday, June 14, 2024.
Contributed / Bethany Lacktorin
Macy Moore is an award-winning photojournalist at the West Central Tribune in Willmar, Minnesota. She can be reached via email: mmoore@wctrib.com or phone: 320.214.4338.
